Police Officer - Lake Erie Metropark
Company: Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority
Location: Belleville
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
PAY RATE: $24.28/hour plus medical benefits(up to 1,500 hours
per year).Eligible part-time employees will receive up to a $3.00
per hour retention bonus for all hours worked from Memorial Day
through Labor Day. For detailsclick.GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Under the immediate supervision of the Chief of Police, District
Lieutenant, Sergeant, work activities in this position primarily
involve patrolling the Authority's properties to prevent vandalism,
fire, theft, and development of unsafe conditions; suppression of
criminal activity involving the protection of life and property;
enforcing laws and regulations of conduct affecting patrons and
visitors; investigating crimes; apprehending those suspected of
criminal action; and providing assistance, first aid, and
information to park visitors. Will also perform ancillary
operations, maintenance, public relations or naturalist duties as
directed.Officers will work various locations throughout our
southern district which include Lake Erie, Lower Huron, Willow and
Oakwoods Metroparks.ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The following is intended to
describe the general nature of duties only. Employees shall perform
other duties as assigned.Patrol HCMA property while operating a
patrol car, golf cart, motorcycle, motor scooter, bicycle, pick-up
truck, fire truck, horse, watercraft and/or snowmobile, or on foot
in a variety of environmental conditions and over variable
terrain.Investigate complaints regarding suspicion of criminal
activity gathering information by interviewing and obtaining
statements of victims, witnesses, and suspects and confidential
informants.Conduct searches during daylight or darkness of
buildings, open or heavily wooded outdoor areas with even or uneven
terrain, beaches, marshes, marinas, and golf courses.Apprehend
persons suspected of violating laws and ordinances, affecting
arrests, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other
restraints. May involve climbing over obstacles, jumping down from
elevated surfaces, jumping over obstacles, ditches and streams or
crawling in confined areas.Render assistance at fire or accident
scenes such as lifting, carrying, or dragging people or heavy
objects for distances of up to 150 yards.Prepare investigative and
other reports including sketches using appropriate grammar,
symbols, and mathematical computations.Advise the public on laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations, about use of park facilities and
provide park visitors with information pertaining to park use and
points of interest maintaining a positive public relations
atmosphere.Controls animal population to obtain balance of wildlife
and habitat using control measures in accordance with the HCMA
wildlife management plan.PERIPHERAL DUTIES:Perform maintenance
duties including but not limited to routine patrol vehicle
maintenance; snow removal; the grooming of bike, ski or nature
trails; and other grounds or maintenance duties as skills
allow.Perform operational duties including but not limited to mail
deliveries; motor vehicle permit sales; bank transports or escorts;
toll gate relief; radio inventory; fire extinguisher inventory;
first aid supply inventory; and safety inspections of playground
equipment, hike/bike trails, picnic areas.Perform public relations,
photography or naturalist functions including but not limited to
school presentations and nature center programs.Perform
administrative assignments including but not limited to
pre-employment background investigations.MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:MCOLES Certified Officer or certifiable Police
Academy graduate in the State of Michigan.Associates Degree or
minimum 60 credit hours earned at an accredited school preferably
in law enforcement, criminal justice or related field or an
equivalent combination of education and experience.Possess a valid
State of Michigan motor vehicle license and maintain an acceptable
driving record.Unsullied personal life free from crimes of moral
turpitude as determined by a criminal history and background
investigation.Upon offer of employment, satisfactory completion of
background check, physical to include drug screening, and
psychological examination.Free from controlled substances other
than those prescribed under a licensed physician's care.Ability to
observe situations analytically and objectively and to react with
good independent judgment within legal guidelines.Ability to
establish and maintain effective and positive relationships with
co-workers and the general public.Ability to maintain proficiency
with duty firearm in accordance with HCMA rules and regulations.May
be assigned to work in other parks and districts as needed and if
necessary.Will be required to work assigned Special Events,
Weekends and Holidays.Ability to perform the essential job
functions and typical physical demands unassisted and without
delay.
Keywords: Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority, Belleville , Police Officer - Lake Erie Metropark, Other , Belleville, Illinois
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